Public security in Europe is facing a host of serious threats. These include electronic crime, terrorism, cyberterrorism, organized crime (both criminal and economic) and drugs-related crime. Combating these threats creates new challenges for law enforcement institutions, with respect to both preventing and fighting these phenomena. Effectiveness of the institutions that are responsible for security depends more and more on their use of new technologies and computer-based solutions.

The Polish Platform for Homeland Security was established with the aim to create integrated technology and computer tools to support activities enhancing public security. At the same time, it fosters cooperation in the area of security among various fields of science, research and development, and education.

The research projects performed within the Polish Platform for Homeland Security have a measurable impact on the broadly-defined European security.

The works of the PPHS have enjoyed the approval and support of the Polish government, to include the Ministry of Interior and Administration, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The Polish Platform For Homeland Security has been recognized by representatives of the European Parliament and the European Commission as a unique scientific and research initiative on the European scale.